Gordie Howe took in a pre-season game between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks Wednesday night as the NHL legend continues his incredible recovery from a stroke.
It was the first time Howe has made an appearance at Joe Louis Arena since suffering a stroke Oct. 26, 2014. The 87-year-old has improved dramatically since undergoing a pair of stem cell treatments in Mexico over the past year.
After undergoing his second treatment in May, Howe’s son, Mark, said he had planned to get Gordie to a game at some point this season.
“It would be really nice to get Dad to the Joe for a game if he’s well enough,” son Mark told M-Live in May. “We just take everything day to day. We’d like to get him in the building, let him watch a little hockey. We’re trying to get him as much mental stimulation as possible.
“We’ll try to keep improving his quality of life.”
